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Trip from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

59m

Distance

42.5 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Lewiston, ME

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Mexico, ME, ME

Mexico, ME

Osvaldo Samuel Rendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME covers 42.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sabattus Street, Main Street, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

21.2 miles from Lewiston, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 42.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sabattus Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sabattus Street
Main Street
Russell Street
Mount Auburn Avenue
Center Street
Turner Road
Auburn Road
Federal Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sabattus Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Mexico, ME.

1

Start on the route

69 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

125 ft · 6 sec · Sabattus Street
3

Turn right onto Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
5

Turn straight onto Russell Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Russell Street
6

Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue
7

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 35 sec
8

Turn right

112 ft · 5 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Center Street

1.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street
10

Continue on Turner Road

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
11

Continue on Auburn Road

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
12

Continue on Federal Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
13

Turn left onto Canton Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Canton Road
14

Continue on Turner Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Turner Road
15

Continue on Turner Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
16

Continue on Pleasant Street

4.0 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
17

Continue on Auburn Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on Oxford Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Oxford Road
19

Continue on State Route 108

3.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 108
20

Turn right onto Veterans Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Veterans Street
21

At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · River Road
22

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
23

Turn right onto Roxbury Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Roxbury Road
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.2 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 29m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42.5 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.2 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mexico, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lewiston, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lewiston, ME

This is one driving day of about 42.5 miles and 59m.

At 42.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.2 mi from Lewiston, ME · 29m into the drive

Downtown Livermore, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livermore, ME

21 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rumford, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livermore, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mexico, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mexico, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.84 one way

$13.68 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.53 $15.06
premium $4.86 $8.14 $16.28
diesel $5.61 $9.38 $18.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.46 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lewiston, ME

Night in Lewiston on Wednesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mexico, ME

Night in Mexico on Wednesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Livermore, ME

21 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

59m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME covers 42.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sabattus Street, Main Street, Russell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Lewiston, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewiston, ME to Mexico, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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